All but two of the family were eventually struck down by the crippling stomach bug

“Everyone enjoyed themselves so much that they wanted to do it again, but obviously I could not afford to pay for it all again so they all scrimped and saved, going without a lot of comforts to save up for the holiday in Egypt.

“We were all so excited thinking it would be as much fun as the Turkey holiday. The anticipation was unbelievable.

“Our biggest worry was the mosquitos, but this turned out to be the least of our problems.”

“The holiday was a great disappointment devastated by illness and I wish we had never gone.

“One very expensive holiday ruined.”

Brian, of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, has claimed the family’s illness was caused by poor food hygiene at the Sea Club Resort hotel.

He said: “All the food seemed to be of quite good quality but my son-in-law spotted some chicken that still looked pink at the BBQ.

“As the area was dimly lit, we only noticed the colour of the meat after most of the family had already eaten.

“We were also concerned by the number of sparrows flying around and in the beach restaurant.

“Although the restaurant was covered and surrounded by netting, the birds had an entrance to fly in and out of and were always seen around any uncovered food.”